Giving up taking care of my mental health to take care of my physical health
Hi I have just begun trauma processing and my physical health has taken a decline. I already have chronic pain and now I'm having even more pain. I haven't been able to work the past few weeks and need to move because I can no longer afford rent. My sister said I could live w her but in doing so I will have to change therapists because it will be out of county and a three hour bus ride to actually get there even if I could stay w the same therapist. I have been in so much pain that I need help. I can't help but feel like I am losing out on important work for my mental health which has been severe the last few years. I'm mad that my body is causing me so many issues.
It can be so tough to manage both. I feel like there's a lot of information about how one can affect the other, and how taking care of one aspect can help both. The issue with the things done to deal with a physical health issue or a mental health issue and their negative impacts on other areas are less discussed.
I hope you're able to find a good balance that feels right to you.
